How to get from Merlynston to Ballarat by train?

From Merlynston to Ballarat by train

To get from Merlynston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Merlynston station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SUNBURY train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - SUNBURY
SUNBURY
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
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Leaves from Merlynston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merlynston
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - SUNBURYSUNBURY
    Wait for train
    SUNBURY
    Sunbury
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Merlynston to Ballarat by train via UPFIELD, WERRIBEE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Merlynston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Merlynston station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Merlynston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merlynston
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Merlynston to Ballarat

The distance between Merlynston, Ballarat Central and Ballarat, Ballarat Central is approximately 123.62 km, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merlynston to Ballarat by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ballarat Central – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Merlynston

Merlynston is located at Merlynston, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Merlynston Railway Station/Lorensen Ave (Coburg North).

Train stations close to Merlynston:

  • Fawkner

Bus stations close to Merlynston:

  • Merlynston Railway Station/Lorensen Ave (Coburg North)
  • Merlynston Railway Station/Merlyn St (Coburg North)
  • Plaisted St/Sydney Rd (Coburg North)

Public transport stations close to Ballarat, Ballarat Central

Ballarat is located at Ballarat, Ballarat Central and the nearest public transport station is Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central).

Train stations close to Ballarat:

  • Ballarat Station
  • Wendouree

Bus stations close to Ballarat:

  • Armstrong St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Central Square Sc/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)
  • Doveton St/Sturt St (Ballarat Central)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merlynston to Ballarat by train via UPFIELD, WERRIBEE and BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON

To get from Merlynston to Ballarat in Ballarat Central, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the UPFIELD train from Merlynston station to North Melbourne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WERRIBEE train and finally take the BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON train from Footscray station to Ballarat Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is A$13.84.

122minA$13.84
Train - UPFIELD
UPFIELD
Train - WERRIBEE
WERRIBEE
Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
Walk to Ballarat
Leaves from Merlynston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Merlynston
  • 2
    Train - UPFIELDUPFIELD
    Wait for train
    UPFIELD
    City (Flinders Street)
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Melbourne
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - WERRIBEEWERRIBEE
    Wait for train
    WERRIBEE
    Werribee
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Footscray
    6 min
  • 6
    Train - BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTONBALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Wait for train
    BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON
    Ballarat
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ballarat Station
    75 min
  • 8
    Walk to Ballarat
    Walk to
    Ballarat
    610 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merlynston to Ballarat?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line SUNBURY, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merlynston to Ballarat?

    The alternative route takes 122 minutes, using Bus line UPFIELD, Bus line WERRIBEE, Bus line BALLARAT-WENDOUREE - MELBOURNE VIA MELTON.

  • Is there a direct train between Merlynston and Ballarat?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 2 min.

  • Which train line goes from Merlynston to Ballarat?

    The UPFIELD train line goes from City (Flinders Street) station near Merlynston in Coburg North to North Melbourne station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Melbourne station near Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merlynston to Ballarat by train?

    The total travel time between Merlynston in Coburg North and Ballarat in Ballarat Central by train is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Merlynston to get to Ballarat?

    Get on the UPFIELD train from the City (Flinders Street) station near Merlynston in Coburg North.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Merlynston and Ballarat?

    Get off the train at the North Melbourne station, which is closest to Ballarat in Ballarat Central.

  • How much is the train fare from Merlynston to Ballarat?

    The ride from Merlynston to Ballarat costs A$13.84.

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